Mary B.’s Posts
Topic: RE: What Are We Eating This Tuesday?
Dr talked me into a fill yesterday and wants me on liquids for 2 days then mushies. So...
E: Coffee w/ cream
B: Special K shake, strawberry. Really good. never tried those.
S: now Im sipping more coffee.
L: Gladiator protein shake
D: Carnation no Sugar Added blended w/ half banana and tsp peanut butter
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Topic: RE: What Are We Eating This Monday?
E: Coffee w/ cream
B: Protein shake w/ skim milk
L: Turkey breast, crackers and light veggie cream cheese spread
S: Oh Yeah! Shake
D: Meatloaf and leftover guacamole
B: Protein shake w/ skim milk
L: Turkey breast, crackers and light veggie cream cheese spread
S: Oh Yeah! Shake
D: Meatloaf and leftover guacamole
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: My co-workers support my surgery.
THATS WONDERFUL! You will really need the support. I confided in 2 people at work. We have a really small team of 6 so I dont mind if they told eachother. I just didnt want to make a thing of it. Especially since at the time I was the only female on the team.
Now you have reason to yell at them all when they bring in bad treats to tempt everyone!
Good Luck to you!
Now you have reason to yell at them all when they bring in bad treats to tempt everyone!
Good Luck to you!
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: What Are We Eating This Friday?
E: Coffee w/ cream
B: Forgot my shake, so I tried one scrambled egg and 2 slices of bacon. Stuck.
L: Forgot my lunch too...hard to come up with food ideas while stuck! LOL
Hopefully they have the good fresh salsa in the cafeteria today to mix w/ hummus.
D: Class tonight...midterms. Most likely grab some trail mix or something on break.
Just didnt plan for today but I'll do my best. 
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: For fun: What is the Cosmos Telling YOU?
So just for fun, the only book I have in front of me is my baking and pastry fundamentals book. Thought it would be funny.
Well, what happended? I turn to a page stick my finger on there and have landed on an article titiled "Inspiration-The Zen of Apple Pie"
The line is...
"...Use your senses. Touch your earlobe. The dough should feel the samel keep everything cold. Handle the dough with respect. biological forces are at work..."
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: For fun: What's on your "Bucket List"?
Ever since I was I a kid, the only things I ever whished for ...like when blowing out birthday candles...was to be skinny (I was the fat kid) and to be in love (and loved back! LOL)
But on a lighter note:
Places to visit:
Italy (visit the town my family is from)
Aruba
Spain
Eastern State Pen.
Alcatraz (ugh, saw it from the mainland...didnt make it on the tour)
Buy panties from Victoria's secret and be able to wear them comfortably
Pay off my bills
Live at the beach...right on the ocean so I can hear the waves every night.
To stop working a job just to pay the bills, but to actually enjoy myeslf
Have a really expensive fine dining experience
Completed:
Went on a cruise (last month)
Got my passport and used it! (Cruise and week long trip to Rivera Maya)
Swam with the stingrays!!
Went whale watching in Mass. (AWESOME! such a good trip we stayed an extra hour and the tour guides went on and on about how unusual our time was)
Visited Salem, Ma...wow.
Rode a roller coaster...never a friggingain!
Currently living one dream:
Attending Culinary School
Wow, there is so much more...just cant wrap my head around everything now.
But on a lighter note:
Places to visit:
Italy (visit the town my family is from)
Aruba
Spain
Eastern State Pen.
Alcatraz (ugh, saw it from the mainland...didnt make it on the tour)
Buy panties from Victoria's secret and be able to wear them comfortably
Pay off my bills
Live at the beach...right on the ocean so I can hear the waves every night.
To stop working a job just to pay the bills, but to actually enjoy myeslf
Have a really expensive fine dining experience
Completed:
Went on a cruise (last month)
Got my passport and used it! (Cruise and week long trip to Rivera Maya)
Swam with the stingrays!!
Went whale watching in Mass. (AWESOME! such a good trip we stayed an extra hour and the tour guides went on and on about how unusual our time was)
Visited Salem, Ma...wow.
Rode a roller coaster...never a friggingain!
Currently living one dream:
Attending Culinary School
Wow, there is so much more...just cant wrap my head around everything now.
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: What Are We Eating This Thursday?
E: Coffee w/ cream
B: Protein shake w/ skim and a splash of S/F Torani Caramel syrup
L:couple cubes of melon and hummus w/ crackers
Pre class snack: Oh Yeah! protein drink
D: after class...chicken leg and whatever DH makes to go with it.
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Topic: RE: I think I'm losing my mind...............lol
Hey Sharon!
How about making a list? Im a big list maker. Even put small things on there. As you cross them off you can see the things you have accomplished.
Im a worrier too, so that didnt help any, I was worried about making sure I had everything ready to go...but I practically ran into the hospital. I was SO ready to have my surgery.
Good Luck!
How about making a list? Im a big list maker. Even put small things on there. As you cross them off you can see the things you have accomplished.
Im a worrier too, so that didnt help any, I was worried about making sure I had everything ready to go...but I practically ran into the hospital. I was SO ready to have my surgery.
Good Luck!
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: Possible slip and hiatal hernia....ramblings
Thanks Bette :)
None of my symptoms are constant/consistent. I have noticed that in the past two weeks or so, that 3 times I have PB'd, but hasnt been normal...its been more of a PB followed by more of a regular vomiting...no bile or anything though.
Im just falling apart! LOL
and going a little coo coo.
None of my symptoms are constant/consistent. I have noticed that in the past two weeks or so, that 3 times I have PB'd, but hasnt been normal...its been more of a PB followed by more of a regular vomiting...no bile or anything though.
Im just falling apart! LOL
and going a little coo coo. Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: Getting results of my biopsies today
Good Luck
Let us know how everything goes.
Let us know how everything goes.
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: muffin tin meals?
As Trixie said...meatloaf in the muffin tins are great! They are the perfect size. I was going to recommend fritattas too.
Pretty much anything you bake as a casserole should work in there...and bake faster too.
Pretty much anything you bake as a casserole should work in there...and bake faster too.
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: Possible slip and hiatal hernia....ramblings
When I went in to see my doc to discuss the possibility of a revision, he sent me in for blood work and UGI.
I went to pick up my CD and attached was the findings report. The report says there is a possible slip and hiatal hernia.
Could I have been fooling myself this whole time? I thought any PB or problem I was having was something I had brought on myself. That I must be eating too fast, not chewing enough, that my tightness seems to come and go with the tides. I thought that if I could barely eat once in a while or one meal a day that was just by band being finicky.
I know my doc hasnt seen the video yet, and I have no idea how many band patients the doc that did the UGI sees, but if I have a slip...I kinda feel like Ive been living some kind of reality tv show where someone could jump out and yell..."FOOLED YA!"
I go back on Monday to discuss with my surgeon.
I went to pick up my CD and attached was the findings report. The report says there is a possible slip and hiatal hernia.
Could I have been fooling myself this whole time? I thought any PB or problem I was having was something I had brought on myself. That I must be eating too fast, not chewing enough, that my tightness seems to come and go with the tides. I thought that if I could barely eat once in a while or one meal a day that was just by band being finicky.
I know my doc hasnt seen the video yet, and I have no idea how many band patients the doc that did the UGI sees, but if I have a slip...I kinda feel like Ive been living some kind of reality tv show where someone could jump out and yell..."FOOLED YA!"
I go back on Monday to discuss with my surgeon.
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: Oh Dear...
A Firm pillow. I used the pillow to press against my stomach when getting up or sitting down. I dont think I could have moved without it. Helped alot in the car too and I put it under the seatbelt.
How about Isopure protein drinks? They are a fruity, punch like drink. I know they have the big bottles at GNC, but now I see they have small 6packs at my Rite Aid.
Walk, Walk, Walk.
Good Luck!
How about Isopure protein drinks? They are a fruity, punch like drink. I know they have the big bottles at GNC, but now I see they have small 6packs at my Rite Aid.
Walk, Walk, Walk.
Good Luck!
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: B*TCHFEst: A new version!!
Darn Bette, I was attacked 'visually' yesterday and was hoping to ***** about that today....but Im sure I can serve this cup up to....
My Family.
Im not your sounding board for every issue. Differnet family members come to me to tell me what so and so did again or they thing this person are up to this and that. If you have a problem with someone TELL THEM. Im not leading any charges for anyone. Im a Libra people. I just want everyone to be happy and Im not picking sides. Your my family and I love you....you should be lucky to have me around since Im the only one that tries to hold everyone together.
My Family.
Im not your sounding board for every issue. Differnet family members come to me to tell me what so and so did again or they thing this person are up to this and that. If you have a problem with someone TELL THEM. Im not leading any charges for anyone. Im a Libra people. I just want everyone to be happy and Im not picking sides. Your my family and I love you....you should be lucky to have me around since Im the only one that tries to hold everyone together.
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: What Are We Eating This Wednesday?
E: Coffee w/ cream
B: Protein shake. I used cold coffee w/ splash of skim to save on cals from all the milk. It was OK.
L: Deli Creatons cracker w/ chicken. These are SOO good. 270 cals/13 g protein. its rotisserie chicken, garden veggie cream cheese and grain crackers with a mini Toblerone. YUM!
S: Oh Yeah! protein drink
D: Didnt get to make my avacado/mango salad last night so Its a good night to make it today.
B: Protein shake. I used cold coffee w/ splash of skim to save on cals from all the milk. It was OK.
L: Deli Creatons cracker w/ chicken. These are SOO good. 270 cals/13 g protein. its rotisserie chicken, garden veggie cream cheese and grain crackers with a mini Toblerone. YUM!
S: Oh Yeah! protein drink
D: Didnt get to make my avacado/mango salad last night so Its a good night to make it today.
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: What Are We Eating This Tuesday?
Yesterday I tried to only have two shakes and dinner. Well I was starving at lunch time, but I think I did pretty well, and I think I'll have the same thing today...
E: Coffee w/ cream
B: Protein shake, Vanilla and I added 1Tbsp s/f Torani Butter Rum...NUMMY YUMS!
L: hummus w/ fresh salsa, couple small cubes of watermelon and honeydew
S: smaller protein shake
D: Mango Avacado salad and leftover chicken
E: Coffee w/ cream
B: Protein shake, Vanilla and I added 1Tbsp s/f Torani Butter Rum...NUMMY YUMS!
L: hummus w/ fresh salsa, couple small cubes of watermelon and honeydew
S: smaller protein shake
D: Mango Avacado salad and leftover chicken
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: What Are We Eating This Monday?
Trying to jumpstart myself this week...
E: Coffee w/ cream
B: protein shake
L: protein shake
D: baked chicken thigh/leg, 1/2 baked potato
E: Coffee w/ cream
B: protein shake
L: protein shake
D: baked chicken thigh/leg, 1/2 baked potato
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: Well... here goes!!
Mercedes...you are such a STAR!! 
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: What Are We Eating This Friday?
Kristen,
You are rockin it girl! Keep up the good work
On April 30, 2010 at 8:48 AM Pacific Time, Kristen C. wrote:
B - Fiberone cereal with berries and almond milk
S - Protein Bar
L - Tomato Soup + Cottage Cheese
S - Fiberone bar
D - Chicken soup
W - 90 minutes with trainer
I miss my band :-(
You are rockin it girl! Keep up the good work
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: Phentermine & the band
Years ago I took PhenFen. Wonderful for me! I lost 70lbs in 6months. Unfortunately we know what happened to there....
Ive tried phentermine by itself and its OK (IMO) I lost about 9 lbs the first week, but nothing after that. I also was taking the little white pill with the blue specks on there...I think that is a lower dose. When I was taking it as PhenFen I took the capsules.
for me, the insomia wore off after a couple days, but unfortunately the appetite supressant/energizer wore off fast.
Let us know.
Ive tried phentermine by itself and its OK (IMO) I lost about 9 lbs the first week, but nothing after that. I also was taking the little white pill with the blue specks on there...I think that is a lower dose. When I was taking it as PhenFen I took the capsules.
for me, the insomia wore off after a couple days, but unfortunately the appetite supressant/energizer wore off fast.
Let us know.
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: What Are We Eating This Friday?
No coffee today...had bloodwork done and ugi...
B: Smoothie King skinny protein smoothie
L: Turkey lunchable
D: Oh Yeah protein drink
S: Apple w/ pb (after class)
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: Anyone had a complication with the band and didnt feel anything strange?
Hey mstrip59 :)
I had my surgery in 2009. Im down the 20some pounds in a year. Im just frustrated.
I had my surgery in 2009. Im down the 20some pounds in a year. Im just frustrated.
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TIFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a great birthday!
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: Anyone had a complication with the band and didnt feel anything strange?
I went to see my dr about maybe getting a revision on Monday. Im just not having success with the band. I eat so much less now than I used to. Anyway, thats a whole 'nother post. My Dr said first things first and Im going for a GI series and full bloodwork in the morning.
Anyway, my question is, could there be something wrong...a complication that I dont notice or feel? Dr says maybe slipped or something. I dont feel that. I feel that Im at perfect restriction.
Just wondering. 
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
Topic: RE: What Are We Eating This Thursday?
E: Coffee w/ cream
B: Coffee w/ cream and popcorn I had at my desk....uh, not a great choice!
L: Chicken Thursday. We've started hitting this rotisserie place by work. I'll get 1/4 dark meat with black beans and veg.
D: Leftover lunch before class.
No snacks tonight. Having UGI and bloodwork tomorrow morning so hopefully I can finish out class and make it home and to bed with nothing else to eat or drink! Cant have anything after 10 and class isnt over until 1030-1045, then a 75 minute drive home.
B: Coffee w/ cream and popcorn I had at my desk....uh, not a great choice!
L: Chicken Thursday. We've started hitting this rotisserie place by work. I'll get 1/4 dark meat with black beans and veg.
D: Leftover lunch before class.
No snacks tonight. Having UGI and bloodwork tomorrow morning so hopefully I can finish out class and make it home and to bed with nothing else to eat or drink! Cant have anything after 10 and class isnt over until 1030-1045, then a 75 minute drive home.
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
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